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Too many foreigners managing EPL teams, little for locals, laments Giggs

Too many foreigners managing EPL teams, little for locals, laments Giggs

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

There are too many foreign managers in the Premier League and little opportunity for local talents, according to former Manchester United winger and assistant manager Ryan Giggs.

Want to holiday with the Avengers?

Want to holiday with the Avengers?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

You can very soon!

Bobby Jindal hits campaign trail for touring Romney

Bobby Jindal hits campaign trail for touring Romney

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

With Mitt Romney on his three-nation tour, Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, one of his top possible running mates for November polls, is leading the Republican campaign against United States President Barack Obama in battleground states, where he slammed the incumbent's economic policies.

Bobby Jindal hits campaign trail for touring Romney

Bobby Jindal hits campaign trail for touring Romney

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

With Mitt Romney on his three-nation tour, Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, one of his top possible running mates for November polls, is leading the Republican campaign against United States President Barack Obama in battleground states, where he slammed the incumbent's economic policies.

Ganguly to miss Master Cricket League?

Ganguly to miss Master Cricket League?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly will miss the inaugural edition of the Master Cricket League after sustaining a back injury during a practice session.

Paes-Begemann shock top seeds in Winston-Salem

Paes-Begemann shock top seeds in Winston-Salem

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Indian tennis star Leander Paes and his German partner Andre Begemann knocked out top seeds Lukasz Kubot and Nenad Zimonjic in straight sets to storm into the semi-finals of the ATP Winston-Salem Open.

'Journalists working in northeast states are vulnerable'

'Journalists working in northeast states are vulnerable'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

"We are deeply concerned about Tongam Rina's well-being and wish her a swift recovery," said Bob Dietz, Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) Asia programme coordinator.

Sunil Gavaskar, Indian Cricket's Real Master

Sunil Gavaskar, Indian Cricket's Real Master

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

When he ended his Test career, he held the following Test records: Most Tests (125). Most consecutive Tests (106). Most runs (10,122). Most hundreds (34). Most scores of 50 or more (79). Most hundred partnerships (58).

Buzz: 'New Zealand hosting IPL is speculation'

Buzz: 'New Zealand hosting IPL is speculation'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Domestic cricket will only happen when travelling is safe: Ganguly

Moody's lowers Barclays credit outlook to negative

Moody's lowers Barclays credit outlook to negative

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

Global rating agency Moody's said the decision to change the outlook on 'Barclays's C-/ baa2 standalone rating to negative from stable' reflects concerns over resignations of seniors and the consequent uncertainty surrounding the firm's direction, which are negative for bondholders.

'Is investing in gold, govt bonds better than stocks?'

'Is investing in gold, govt bonds better than stocks?'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Bryan twins win record 13th Grand Slam doubles titles

Bryan twins win record 13th Grand Slam doubles titles

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

American twins Bob and Mike Bryan became the most successful men's pair in grand-slam history on Saturday when they won their 13th doubles title together at the Australian Open.

Lessons from Bollywood: Nail the vintage look!

Lessons from Bollywood: Nail the vintage look!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Care for the vintage vibe? Learn from Bollywood.

Federer surprised by lack of blood testing

Federer surprised by lack of blood testing

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Roger Federer wants more blood testing done in tennis to help keep the sport clear of doping, the 17-time Grand Slam champion said on the eve of the ATP World Tour Finals.

Petrova trounces Wozniacki in Champions final

Petrova trounces Wozniacki in Champions final

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Russia's Nadia Petrova thrashed top-seeded Dane Caroline Wozniacki 6-2, 6-1 on Sunday to secure her maiden Tournament of Champions trophy and a 13th career title.

Google doodles Dr Robert Moog's 78th birthday

Google doodles Dr Robert Moog's 78th birthday

Rediff.com23 May 2012

The search giant's home page displays a virtual Moog synthesizer, invented by Dr Robert Moog as a tribute to the greatest pioneer of electronic music.

From Nagasaki to a Nobel Prize

From Nagasaki to a Nobel Prize

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

A Nobel Laureate tells his inspiring story.

Bollywood's COOL Daddy moments

Bollywood's COOL Daddy moments

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the various baap-beti equations depicted on the screen.

Govt to inject Rs 2350 crore into Central Bank of India

Govt to inject Rs 2350 crore into Central Bank of India

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Capital infusion seen necessary for banks to maintain regulatory norms at the time of paying interest towards AT-1 bonds

Modi NOT eligible for diplomatic visa: US embassy

Modi NOT eligible for diplomatic visa: US embassy

Rediff.com4 May 2012

The United States embassy in New Delhi has informed US Senator Bob Corker, Tennessee Republican and a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is not eligible to receive a diplomatic visa. Aziz Haniffa reports.

Olympic champion Phelps eager to make splash as golfer

Olympic champion Phelps eager to make splash as golfer

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

For almost 20 years, Michael Phelps was swim coach Bob Bowman's project. But Phelps, who retired from swimming as the most decorated Olympian of all time after winning a record 22 medals including 18 golds, is now swing guru Hank Haney's project as he turns his sights on becoming a top golfer.

Vijender set for US debut; to work with Mike Tyson's trainer

Vijender set for US debut; to work with Mike Tyson's trainer

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

The Indian boxing ace will train at the World famous boxing club 'The Wild Card Boxing Club' in Hollywood CA under legendary coach Freddie Roach -- a 2012 International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee.

Bhupathi should have partnered Leander: Ganguly

Bhupathi should have partnered Leander: Ganguly

Rediff.com8 Jul 2012

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly feels that Mahesh Bhupathi should have agreed to play Leander Paes in the Olympics as the latter is a terrific doubles player.

Tennis doubles legend to be probed for sex abuse

Tennis doubles legend to be probed for sex abuse

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

The International Tennis Hall of Fame has begun an investigation into claims of sexual abuse by one of its members, doubles legend Bob Hewitt, the organisation's executive director said on Tuesday.

Barclays CEO resigns on interest rate scam

Barclays CEO resigns on interest rate scam

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Barclays Plc on Tuesday said its chief executive officer Bob Diamond has resigned with immediate effect after increasing pressure to step down following global interest rate manipulation scandal.

Pacquiao, Marque set for December 8 bout

Pacquiao, Marque set for December 8 bout

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Filipino southpaw Manny Pacquiao is expected to return to the ring on December 8 for a fourth fight against long-time rival Juan Manuel Marquez of Mexico, according to several media reports.

Reliance, BP urged to invest in fuel retail

Reliance, BP urged to invest in fuel retail

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

RIL-BP currently produce gas from Dhirubhai-1 and 3 field and oil and gas from MA field, three of the over one-and-half dozen discoveries made in KG-D6 block

Most Americans to avoid sports before coronavirus vaccine

Most Americans to avoid sports before coronavirus vaccine

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Fewer than half of Americans plan to go to sports events, concerts, movies and amusement parks when they reopen to the public until there is a proven coronavirus vaccine. That includes those who have attended such events in the past, an ominous sign for the sports and entertainment industries hoping to return to the spotlight after being shut down by the pandemic.

'Big release' for Clijsters as career ends

'Big release' for Clijsters as career ends

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

The professional tennis career of Kim Clijsters officially ended on Saturday when the Belgian lost in the second round of the mixed doubles event at the U.S. Open.

Wim Koevermans to take over as Indian football coach

Wim Koevermans to take over as Indian football coach

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

The AIFF will announce the appointment of former Dutch international Wim Koevermans as the Indian football coach besides discussing issues concerning hosting of the Nehru Cup during its executive committee meeting in New Delhi.

Mirnyi and Nestor win men's doubles title

Mirnyi and Nestor win men's doubles title

Rediff.com10 Jun 2012

Top seeds Max Mirnyi and Daniel Nestor captured a second successive French Open doubles title by beating American twins Bob and Mike Bryan 6-4, 6-4 in the final on Saturday.

F1: Force India hit with strange sanction

F1: Force India hit with strange sanction

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Force India collected one of Formula One's stranger sanctions on Sunday when they were given a suspended 25,000-euro ($27,317.50) fine for a breach of the rules concerning driver numbers on their cars.

Pietersen's holding England to ransom, says Willis

Pietersen's holding England to ransom, says Willis

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Hard-hitting batsman Kevin Pietersen is holding England to ransom by threatening to quit Test cricket, according to former captain Bob Willis.

Pietersen's holding England to ransom, says Willis

Pietersen's holding England to ransom, says Willis

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Hard-hitting batsman Kevin Pietersen is holding England to ransom by threatening to quit Test cricket, according to former captain Bob Willis.

Gurudwara shooting: We are concerned not scared, say Sikhs

Gurudwara shooting: We are concerned not scared, say Sikhs

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

The Sikh community in the United States has condemned the attack on the gurudwara in Wisconsin that left seven dead; some say it's a hate crime. Ritu Jha reports

IN PICS: The supersexy bikes of Brad Pitt

IN PICS: The supersexy bikes of Brad Pitt

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Mansi Malhotra lists out the beauties in the Hollywood heartthrob's stable

US Open: Paes-Stepanek upset Bryans, reach second straight final

US Open: Paes-Stepanek upset Bryans, reach second straight final

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek upset defending champions Bob and Mike Bryan to move into the men's doubles final of the US Open on Thursday. The pair, seeded fourth, bested the top seeded American dup 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.

Wimbledon: Paes, Bopanna lose in doubles semi-finals

Wimbledon: Paes, Bopanna lose in doubles semi-finals

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Indian challenge in the men's doubles competition of the Wimbledon ended on Thursday with both Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna losing their respective semi-final matches after being engaged in gruelling five-setters.

Safety fears hit Force India's track time in Bahrain

Safety fears hit Force India's track time in Bahrain

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

The Force India Formula One team will limit their involvement in second practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix on Friday and may skip the session altogether for safety reasons, deputy principal Bob Fernley said.

NRI economist drawn into UK bank crisis

NRI economist drawn into UK bank crisis

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Barclays chairman Marcus Agius and chief executive Bob Diamond have resigned after regulators in the UK and US slapped a 290 million pound penalty on the bank.